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In this instructor guide, prepared by John Cottone, EdD, ATC, and updated and revised for this edition by Sandra J. Shultz, Peggy A. Houglum, and David H. Perrin, you can find learning objectives, chapters at a glance, suggested lecture outlines, and classroom and student activities. Depending on your browser and operating system, the process for downloading these files will vary. In most cases, clicking the following link will either open the file or download it to your computer.
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Correct posture minimizes stress on muscles, bones, and joints while incorrect posture places abnormal stress on these structures. Examine posture with the patient in a static position and in as few clothes as possible to allow an unobstructed view of all postural elements. Postural deviations cannot be recognized as abnormal unless normal posture is identified.
Systematically examine patients who are unconscious for no known reason, proceeding from searching for life-threatening conditions to identifying potential signs and symptoms that may reveal the cause for unconsciousness. Your first goal is to look for unconsciousness and life-threatening conditions by examining vital signs and checking for severe bleeding. Although injuries to the extremities usually do not cause loss of consciousness, these signs may indicate the severity of trauma and ...
